major probs - need to reinstall XP - what's happens to my NTL connection?

[sarah_2677]

Hello,

I am having major problems and want to reinstall XP. What I wanted to know is what happens regarding my NTL settings, will I have to put in the original setup disk that I had an follow that through? Thanks

[scrotnig]

Originally Posted by sarah_2677

Hello,

I am having major problems and want to reinstall XP. What I wanted to know is what happens regarding my NTL settings, will I have to put in the original setup disk that I had an follow that through? Thanks

This shouldn't be needed, assuming it's broadband it's perfectly possible to configure your settings manually. I believe there are instructions somewhere on this site, though I'm not sure where.

If you have broadband via a set top box you then simply need to reprovision the service using the start.ntl page. if it's a cable modem then you won't need to do this.

NB If you are connecting via USB you will need to reinstall the drivers from the CD, however this does not involve running the CD itself.

[BBKing]

If you have broadband via a set top box you then simply need to reprovision the service using the start.ntl page

Unless you've changed the MAC address of the connecting device, this step should be unnecessary. I've used completely different OS on the same hardware and haven't needed to re-register.

[nopcode]

yep, as the gurus already stated , a fresh install of windows isnt a problem. AS long as u have the drivers for your ethernet or usb connection handy it will be just fine.

When internet explorer first starts, it will ask you to set up your connection, just select "i conect through a local area network (lan)" or somthing similar, use the default settings and it should start up fine.

You may wish to alter the settings after, following the great info at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d.h.walker/cmtips/

windows xp carries drivers for most common nic's (your ethernet or network card) so you may find its installed automagically.

[aliferste]

Hey....is there settings Im supposed to change...once I reformat and install updates I just plug in the cable into the ethernet card and im away

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by aliferste

Hey....is there settings Im supposed to change...once I reformat and install updates I just plug in the cable into the ethernet card and im away

That's the theory.

[Web-Junkie]

As long as your cable modem is plugged in, switched on and registered with NTL then Windows will configure your network settings automatically. If you need to install NIC or USB drivers, then a simple reboot should sort the configuration out as well.

[scrotnig]

Originally Posted by BBKing

Unless you've changed the MAC address of the connecting device, this step should be unnecessary. I've used completely different OS on the same hardware and haven't needed to re-register.

That's certainly the theory, although I've known it both work that way and not work that way, so toss a coin.....

[BBKing]

True - there is a small client-specific bit at the start of the DHCP request that can change, but I've not known it to - it's usually 1,6.

[paulyoung666]

hi and to the site sarah_2677 , go ahead and reinstall , i cannot see you having any problems regarding your ntl connection